Content tagged with “February/March 2006” (Page 2)

Amazon Bean Soup with Winter Squash & Greens
Shaped like a flattened drum, buttercup squash most closely resembles the local squash used in this comforting hearty...

Chicken XimXim with Ground Peanuts
In African dialect, ximxim means "stew." Using ground peanuts, shrimp and coconut in stews is distinctly...

Chewy Manioc Cheese Puffs
These Parmesan-flavored puffs have an elastic consistency somewhat like mochi, the Japanese dough made from pounded...

Squash, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew
Modeled on North African stews, this aromatic vegetarian main course can be served over brown rice or steamed spinach.

Warm Bean & Arugula Salad
In this salad, saucy, lemony beans stand in for a warm dressing, coating the arugula and wilting it just a bit to...

Cassoulet-Style Chicken Thighs
Classic cassoulet recipes can take days to make and of course contain rashers of duck, smoked meats and the like. This...

Golden Chicken with Spicy Refried Beans
Kids love this combination of refried white beans and chicken tenders. If you're concerned about making it too...

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Great for salads and for just plain dipping.

Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
Walnut oil is worth seeking out for this tasty dressing; store leftover oil in the refrigerator.

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Orange juice and cilantro yield a tangy dressing that you'll want to have on hand.

Whole-Wheat Skillet Croutons
Forget the salty, greasy croutons from the store. Keep these around for salads and soups.

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
Potatoes are one of the great comfort foods, especially when stuffed with a satisfying mixture of lean ground beef and...

Fennel-Crusted Salmon on White Beans
Delicious warm white beans and fennel are topped with succulent fennel-seed-crusted salmon for a double hit of flavor....

Five-Spice Chicken & Orange Salad
Five-spice powder is a Chinese seasoning shortcut combining multiple flavors in one convenient package. Tossed with...

Lamb Chops with Mint Pan Sauce
Lamb with mint jelly is a tried-and-true combination and this recipe takes the idea to new heights. The sweet, shocking...

Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Salad
Here's a great make-ahead dinner--and leftovers are welcome for lunch the next day. If you make it ahead, don...

Banana Corn Fritters
Savory, smoky and slightly sweet, these are great with roast pork loin, a hearty bowl of black bean soup or barbecued...

Banana-Kiwi Salad
Put away any preconceived notions of Grandma's fruit salad. This unusual combination of tropical fruit in a savory...

Quick Cherry Sauce
Frozen pitted cherries make this luscious sauce a snap to make. Try substituting frozen raspberries if you prefer.

Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Pound cake got its name from the original formulation: a pound each of sugar, flour, butter and eggs. Just the thought...

Mussels Stewed with Apple & Fennel
Apples and fennel pair beautifully in this dish.

"Barbecue" Mussels
A take-off on New Orleans "barbecued" shrimp (also made on the stovetop), this combines shellfish with a...

Brazilian Grilled Flank Steak
Barbecued meats (churrasco) are served in churrascarias, Brazilian barbecued-meat restaurants, with a salsa-like sauce...

Spanish Tapas-Inspired Mussels
When you think “mussels” you may not instantly think “chickpeas,” but the two are joined in tasteful union in this...

Roasted Bananas with Chocolate Yogurt Cream
Bananas with yogurt sounds like a simple breakfast combination, but dress the bananas up with a little butter, rum and...